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The Company of Cutlers, which celebrates its 400-year anniversary next year, has helped to shape Sheffield’s past – and continues to shape its present and future. We spoke to incoming Master Cutler Charles Turner to find out more.
e honest, how many times have you walked past the steel doors of the Cutlers’ Hall in the city centre and wondered what’s inside? Despite standing on the same site since 1638, the striking building still remains a mystery to many Sheffielders.
But there’s no great secret, in fact outside of the many functions and events the hall holds, the public are encouraged to step inside and marvel at its grandeur as well as its extensive collection of cutlery, silver and grand paintings.
The Cutlers’ Hall was built by the Company of Cutlers, which celebrates its 400-year anniversary on 23 April next year, and serves as an example as to what has been achieved and what can still be achieved in the manufacturing industry.
The first Hall was built in 1638, with two later halls were built on the same site. The accounts show that the Company bought the land for the first hall for £69.12s.
This first hall was demolished in May 1725 and the site cleared for the building of the second hall. However, by 1827, the state of this second hall was causing a great deal of public concern. A letter appeared in the Sheffield Independent: “Its exterior appearance is unworthy of the Company to whom it belongs”. In 1832, following the demolition of the second Hall, the present Cutlers’ Hall, the third on this site, was built. It was designed by two architects, Samuel Worth and Benjamin Broomhead Taylor, who had both submitted plans, but when the Company was unable to choose between these plans, the two architects agreed to work together. The building cost the Company
£8,846.12s.1d, with a further £1,092.3s.2d spent on furnishings.
In 1867, the Hall was extended to the rear, with the addition of the New Banqueting Hall on the first floor with the Hadfield Hall beneath and in 1888, the frontage was extended westward.
It is a Grade 2* Listed building, privately owned by the Company of Cutlers, and is considered to be one of the finest Livery halls in the country.
Inside the hall you’ll find extensive archives, which record the internal administration of the Company. But as the Company was so closely linked to the development of Sheffield and its core industries, these can also shed light on both local and family histories.
Perhaps more appealing to the passing public is the Hall’s silver collection, which features at least one piece of Sheffield hallmarked silver for every year since 1773, the year the Sheffield Assay Office was founded.
Much of the historical items were gifted to the Company by Stuart Goodwin (later Sir Stuart). He purchased a collection that had been assembled by Thomas Bradbury and featured some 500 pieces dating from 1773 to 1840. It wasn’t until 1999 that the run of silver, 1840-1944 was finally completed.
Alongside the silver collection sits the cutlery collection. Cutlery, in Sheffield manufacturing terms, means ‘things that cut’. This includes, knives, scissors, shears, edge tools, and so forth and the Company has a varied collection of knives, scissors and razors. Many of the knives have been given to the Company and survive from the 19th century, mainly because they are impressive with large blades and decorative handles.
Typical of these are the ‘Bowie knives’. Around 1914, Harry Brearley was a Sheffield metallurgist, endeavouring to produce a usable stainless steel for table knife blades. A framed group of knives, which shows his early experimental blades, was presented to the Company in 1936 by Harry Brearley.
In the 1990s, the Company received a collection of over 1,400 open razors, commonly called ‘cut-throat’ razors. These show a wide range of styles and materials, from the everyday razors to highly decorative items, which might have gilded blades and carved ivory handles.
The Company’s collection of paintings are mainly portraits of Masters Cutler and of men associated with Sheffield’s history.
Manufacturing has been vital to the development of Sheffield over the centuries and still plays an important role today.
“It’s what makes Sheffield, Sheffield,” said Charles Turner, who becomes Master Cutler of the Company of Cutlers on 3 October. “If you consider we sit here [in the Cutlers’ Hall] and less than 500m away there’s a factory selling high quality knives all over the world, most people wouldn’t believe that in a city centre these days.
“And then consider that Forgemasters is a mile-and-a-half in that direction and Swann Morton is a mile-and-a-half the other way… the city centre is ringed by factories. We are a manufacturing city and we sometimes forget that.”
The Company of Cutlers was established by a Parliamentary Act of Incorporation in 1624, countersigned by King James I, and essentially exists to
maintain the standards and quality of Sheffield-made cutlery and steel products and to promote the name of ‘Sheffield’ on the world stage.
The Master Cutler is vital to this latter role and will spend much of his 365 days in office promoting Sheffield regionally, nationally and internationally. Charles joins a long unbroken line that can be traced right back to the first Master Cutler in 1624, which was a certain Robert Sorsby. Charles also follows in his father Neil’s footsteps, who held the position in 2003.
Charles is the managing director of Durham-Duplex, which has been manufacturing in the city since 1910. The Petre Street company has moved, over the years, from producing safety razor blades used for shaving to machine knives and industrial blades and has subsidiaries in Europe, the US and South-East Asia.
“All Masters are manufacturers, which brings a depth of knowledge and credibility,” commented Charles. “When people ask what’s happening in Sheffield, we know that three of the four electric arc furnaces in the UK are in this region and what steels they make. We know the capabilities of various companies and, for example, we know how well the forging industry is doing… I could go on and on...”
There are some 360 members, called Freemen, of the Company of Cutlers, all of whom qualified on joining by being a director or senior executive of a manufacturing organisation or work in the field of research in support of, manufactured items. This provides a network of people involved in manufacturing who can share ideas and opportunities.
“They’re all experts in their fields and know what they’re talking about,” added Charles. “In my view there’s no-one better placed to promote Sheffield manufacturing to the world than the actual manufacturers.”
Sheffield has long been synonymous with quality and therefore subject to the attention of counterfeiters. This protection is still required and the Company is periodically engaged in actions to prevent abusive use of the name Sheffield.
Although the Trade Marks Act of 1994 closed down the Sheffield Register, the Cutlers’ Company still controls the ‘Sheffield’ Certification Mark (CM). The name Sheffield is protected and the Cutlers’ Company acts on behalf of the Secretary of State for Business in the approval of the use of the word ‘Sheffield’ in any business name or title.
In practical terms, this means that anyone wishing to use the name Sheffield when registering a Company has therefore to seek a letter of nonobjection from us before it can be registered at Companies House.
The ‘Made in Sheffield’ mark was launched in 2005 and now has more than 400 licence holders. It is in demand as a sign of quality which adds value to products as a point of Origin. The brand is co-owned by the Company of Cutlers, the Sheffield City Council and the Chamber of Commerce.
Part of the way the Company ensure the continuous quality is through education. The ‘Better Learners, Better Workers’ programme started in 2010 and was developed to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they will need to be successful in the world of work. At present, the
programme is working with ten pupils at each of 14 schools across the region.
“We can make anything, and make it as well as before, in this city,” added Charles. “But one of the problems going forward will be skills. We do need to work hard to make young people aware of manufacturing and engineering as a career. Schools do not teach the broad spectrum of technical skills that we need so it’s our job to raise awareness of manufacturing in schools so we can then develop the talents of trainees, apprentices and graduates in the workplace.”
The programme goes a long way to redressing this balance and will hopefully start to provide the manufacturers of the future.
Charles’s main remit as Master Cutler will be to deliver the 400-year anniversary and plans are still being finalised for the celebration next year. It’s a remarkable achievement for a Company that seems to go quietly about its business, at least in the eyes of the general public. But in manufacturing terms, they’re a big-hitter and proud to be promoting Sheffield to the world.
“If I could have one final word,” said Charles. “It would be, ‘Tell the world, it’s Made in Sheffield.”
Hear! Hear!
So next time you walk past the Cutlers’ Hall, you’re walking past 400 years of history, a history that has so often been the key to the city’s future.
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HILLSBOROUGH’S MIDDLEWOOD ROAD IS NEWLY IMPROVED AND FULL OF HIDDEN GEMS FOR YOU TO TRY WHETHER YOU’RE AFTER GREAT FOOD, PUBS, SHOPS OR ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK. BY MOLLY ROWE-TOWLE.
Located just under three miles north-west of the city centre and adjacent to the vast greenery of Hillsborough Park, Middlewood Road is full of shops, cafes, restaurants and even an art gallery.
The bustling road has great transport links to the city via the Supertram, but residents don’t need to travel far as the charming road has all you could need. What’s more, despite being a newly sought-after area the average property last year was £205,286 remaining lower than the city’s average.
What is there?
Middlewood Road and Langsett Road are home to numerous amenities, including a nursery, a Methodist Church, dentists, a doctor’s surgery, opticians, cafes, a shopping centre with supermarkets on site, hair and beauty salons, a pharmacy, a park, and excellent transport links including Hillsborough Park tram stop.
There are schools located nearby with excellent reviews and it is not far from
the Northern General Hospital, making it a perfect location for families.
Things to do:
Hillsborough Park
Alongside Middlewood Road runs Hillsborough Park, a large green park that is also the home of the infamous Tramlines Festival. Within the park there is the new Hillsborough Pump track, which is a free to use bike track. Visitors can hire bikes and helmets for free so even if you don’t have a bike you can get involved.
Also located in Hillsborough Park is the Depot Bakery where you can get a range of brunch classics as well as more unique options such as the salt beef and swiss bagel or a sweet potato reuben.
Art
Middlewood Road surprisingly has a great selection of great locally run art galleries. One standout is the Cupola Gallery, a stylish contemporary gallery on Middlewood road offering a broad range of artwork for a range of budgets and tastes. The gallery displays the work
of over 300 artists including paintings, jewellery, ceramics, glass, prints, sculptures, photography and textiles. Alternatively, there is the contemporary family-run Curo Gallery. This gallery offers unique artwork and gifts, picture framing and a flower preservation service.
Hillsborough Stadium
The home of Sheffield Wednesday is just a short walk from Middlewood Roadyou’ll see thousands of converging on the stadium on matchdays. Fortunes are not looking so good at the time of writing with the Owls struggling at the bottom end of the Championship.
Owlerton Stadium
Just a five-minute drive, or a 20-minute walk away is the Owlerton Stadium; Sheffield’s premier racetrack, home to greyhound, speedway and stock car racing. This makes a fun and great day out for families and friends. Overlooking the racetrack is the ‘Panorama’ bar and restaurant which offers a large, seasonal menu which has great reviews.
Established in 1991 Cupola remains one of the most respected contemporary galleries for the sale and exhibition of fine art and fine craft in the north of England.
Owner Karen Sherwood famously opened between a betting shop and a launderette around the corner from the Sheffield Wednesday football ground. It aimed to fill what Karen saw as a huge need for an exhibition and sales venue for the many contemporary artists that lived and worked across the city.
Karen works alongside Graham Shapley, who has been there for 13 years, as well as picture framers Pete and Midge. Everyone is welcome to pop into the gallery and browse, especially children.
To find out more, visit www.cupolagallery.com and follow them on social media - Instagram: @cupolacontemporaryart Twitter: @CupolaGallery
Curo Gallery is still a family-run small business offering bespoke framing, artwork from in house and local artists and flower preservation. Owners Bev and Dez look forward to welcoming you.
The Middlewood Road gallery is privileged to display photos and memorabilia from this year’s ‘Bangers and Cash’.
In September, 21 teams embarked on a banger rally from Sheffield to Munich, raising funds for Roundabout, a local youth homelessness charity.
Bangers and Cash is made even more exciting as each car bonnet is transformed by talented artists, along with 40 road signs, creating unique artwork.
Curo Gallery is showcasing selections in the Bangers and Cash Art Trail, highlighting creative talent and the positive impact of art on lives, in our community and beyond.
To find out more, call 0114 285 5011 or visit www.curogallery.co.uk
Dance Dynamique Academy (DDA) opened in March 2011 but has now moved into new premises at the top of Hawksley Avenue, opposite Hillsborough Park and Hillsborough Arena. It offers over 60 classes, six days a week, and is open to anyone, from toddlers right up to adults of any age. So if you’ve always fancied trying your hand at ballet, tap, street, musical theatre or contemporary modern jazz dancing, now is the time to sign up.
The recently-refurbished premises has two studios as well as a comfortable waiting area and its own dance shop.
“We’re very much family oriented and get everyone involved, we’re very inclusive,” said owner Fiona Firth. “We provide a high standard of dance training in a loving and supportive environment.”
To find out more, call 07707 112358 or visit dancedynamique.co.uk
Ellen Jean specialises in top-end high street brands, bringing impeccable quality and style at prices that won’t break the bank. At Ellen Jean, they offer a collection of new and gently worn sustainable ladies’ fashion. Many pieces still display their original shop tags, sourced from past seasons and excess stock.
Ellen Jean also doubles as a dress agency, helping to find new homes for gently worn, high-end high street brands. Turning pre-loved treasures into cash effortlessly.
The Middlewood Road shop has earned some rave reviews:
“Discovered this shop by chance yesterday. Lovely shop with gorgeous items at an affordable price Hillsborough’s hidden gem. Definitely worth a visit.”
“Went with my fiancée to this shop and she absolutely loves it. Great clothes at an affordable price. If ever she goes down Hillsborough I will know where to find her.”
Find them at 87 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 4GX. Opening times: Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 3pm. Visit Ellenjean.co.uk to find out more.
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ELLEN JEAN specialises in top-end high street brands, bringing impeccable quality and style at prices that won’t break the bank. At Ellen Jean, we offer a collection of new and gently worn sustainable ladies’ fashion. Many of our pieces still display their original shop tags, sourced from past seasons and excess stock.
Ellen Jean also doubles as a dress agency, helping to find new homes for gently worn, high-end high street brands. Turning pre-loved treasures into cash effortlessly.
87 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 4GX
Opening Times: Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 3pm
Located at 30 Middlewood Road, Eves Fruit Stores is full to the brim with fresh local fruit and vegetables.
In addition the friendly store stocks a full range of nuts, fresh herbs as well a comprehensive range of Just Preserves pickles, jams and chutneys.
Staff are dedicated to customer service and alway strive to give quality produce at good prices - call in for a fast, friendly service.
Call 0114 234 5148 or visit their Facebook page to find out more.
EW Pearson is a family-owned, 130-year-old business situated on Middlewood Road.
The specialist butchers pride themselves on being as traditional and transparent as possible. All produce is sourced within 25 miles of the shop and prepared by butchers fresh every day.
Christmas orders are being taken from November onwards in store only.
Call 0114 234 5034 to find out more.
Helen’s Bakery is the definition of delicious and was established in 1947 as Biltons. For years they have maintained a reputation for selling some of the best baked goods in Sheffield and have been under the management of Helen Wragg and Graham Foster since 2000 until Graham sadly passed away in 2016.
They like to say they are bringing joy to Hillsborough, and is something they hope to do for years to come.
But they offer much more than just high-quality, delicious products. Helen’s Bakery is a full-service sandwich shop that has become an important part of the local community. Steak pies are a particular best-seller, filled with hand selected beef from top butchers Wasteneys in Grenoside.
They can also cater for any occasion.
To find out more, call 0114 234 3621 or visit www.helensbakery.co.uk
Transform your home with beautiful new flooring from L.M. Hill Carpets, based in Hillsborough.
Often called “Your local carpet shop”, they have a wide range of flooring options to choose from; you’ll find the perfect style, comfort level and practicality that’s just right for the way you live. They offer a huge choice of carpet and rugs in a variety of styles, designs and colours, as well as underlay and accessories at prices to suit all budgets.
Luxury Vinyl Tiles offer elegance and superior design quality, combined with high durability and resistance, whilst laminate is affordable, attractive and effective – it can completely transform a room. It is also durable, easy to install and simple to maintain.
You can visit their showroom at 315 Middlewood Road, call 0114 232 2989, or visit www.lmhillcarpets.co.uk
Christmas party season is almost upon us and provides a great reason to splash out on a special occasion outfit.
You’ll find lots of autumn/winter styles from the likes of Joseph Ribkoff for example, at New Image, which are perfect for a celebration.
The Middlewood Road boutique has many wonderful styles to suit every price point.
Once Christmas is out of the way, if you’re planning a holiday you’ll find a full range of cruisewear and of course there’s a huge choice of wedding outfits for mothers of the bride and groom as well as guests.
“For those who are thinking about their outfit for this year and beyond, now is the time to make an appointment,” said owner Lesley Taylor.
“It’s been a great year for hats and we’ve seen ‘hatinators’ become much more popular. More stylish than fascinators but not as restrictive as hats, they offer the best of both worlds.”
Brands include Condici, Ispirato and the highly sought-after Veni Infantino.
New Image is also an exclusive stockist of Spanish shoe brand, Elegant, which are available with both low or high heels as well as in half sizes too.
Call 0114 234 4880 or visit www.new-image.co.uk
Winter is coming. Keep the heat in your home.
Nulife Window Company have negotiated with their suppliers and currently offer composite doors starting at £795 including fitting and VAT. Don’t miss out.
Visit the showroom and see a wide selection on display. Alternatively, they can come and visit you. No obligation or pressure.
Nulife also supply and install UPVC doors and windows, sealed units and aluminium bi-folds to name a few -all at competitive prices.
They’re proud that as a family-run business they can provide homes in Sheffield and the surrounding areas with products that are value for money combined with a terrific service. Hope to see you very soon. Call them on 0114 233 6723.
Hillsborough-based arts and community organisation
RivelinCo are delighted to have finally found a shop front base after a challenging yearlong search.
The Potato & Pie Shop opened on Middlewood Road in November and serves different varieties of pies as well as jacket potatoes, both of which can be eaten in or taken away. The pies are cooked fresh each day using ingredients bought from local suppliers, including Wragg’s and Eve’s fruit and veg.
The Potato & Pie Shop is the brainchild of Lynsey Kirkham and business partner Gavin Chambers. They first trialled the idea with a mobile catering van, which she launched at Kelham Island in April. Such was its success that she switched her attention to finding permanent premises and after a short period in Chapeltown, she came across their current premises on Middlewood Road.
The shop is open Monday to Saturday 11-4pm and Lynsey has partnered with Just Eat, CityGrab and Deliveroo to fulfil takeaway orders.
Call 0114 350 3639 or find them on social media Facebook: thepotatoandpieshop Instagram: thepotatoandpieshop
The old ‘All Sorts’ shop at 339 Middlewood Road was once an antiques centre, over a decade ago, but since then has sat empty. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, RivelinCo are transforming the shop into a multi-use space for the community, as well as a small office base for the RivelinCo team to carry out their creative community work.
The move coincides with the good news that RivelinCo have secured a £50,000 Creative Catalyst grant from Innovate UK to set up a ‘Borrow Shop’ for artists and cultural organisations across South Yorkshire. Over the next six months they will be developing the infrastructure for a new low-cost equipment lending scheme.
To find out more, visit www.rivelinco.org
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Tuesdays 2-3.30pm - Creative Writing
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ne of Sheffield’s leading dance schools has a new Hillsborough home.
Dance Dynamique Academy (DDA) opened in March 2011 but has now moved into new premises at the top of Hawksley Avenue, opposite Hillsborough Park and Hillsborough Arena. It offers over 60 classes, six days a week, and is open to anyone, from toddlers right up to adults of any age. So if you’ve always fancied trying your hand at ballet, tap, street, musical theatre or contemporary modern jazz dancing, now is the time to sign up.
The recently-refurbished premises has two studios as well as a comfortable waiting area and its own dance shop.
Owner Fiona Firth had always dreamed of owning her own school and becoming an IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) examiner. After finishing her professional training at Phil Whinston’s Theatre works in Blackpool she ploughed herself into her teacher training exams before opening her own school at 24 years old.
After hosting classes throughout the north Sheffield area, Fiona is happy to have found a permanent home.
“I started with just six classes and 42
students; we now offer 60 classes with around 350 people,” said Fiona, who is a Fellow of the Modern Jazz faculty.
“Throughout the last 12 years we have trained students into teachers, have 100 per cent pass rate in exams, created some incredible shows and have watched our students blossom into incredible young people. It’s so exciting to have moved into our very own studios!”
Three former students have now joined Fiona as qualified dance teachers. Miss Morgan trained at DDA since 2011 and received wonderful marks for her majors exams as well as receiving a distinction for her first teaching exam. Miss Maddie has trained since the age of 14, has a passion for tap and gained fantastic marks for her IDTA exams. Miss Hannah has been with DDA since the age of 10 and is a beautiful ballerina. She received an incredible 92 per cent for her Intermediate Ballet exam and a distinction for her first teaching exam.
As well as hosting her own dance classes, Fiona allows the studios to be used by other groups too, and include Cat on the Mat Yoga, Hummingbird Music Group and Sarah Haynes Yoga.
Coming up at half term will be a
‘Spooky Camp’, which runs from 23-25 October, and a Halloween party on 28 October.
“We’re very much family oriented and get everyone involved, we’re very inclusive,” said Fiona. “We provide a high standard of dance training in a loving and supportive environment. We take exams through the IDTA several times a year and offer performance opportunities at local community events, full school productions and showcases. “The new premises are easily accessible on foot or by public transport and there’s pay-and-display parking opposite.”
If you’re inspired to dance, Dance Dynamique Academy is the perfect place to indulge your passion.
Dance Dynamique Academy
Hawksley Avenue, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2BD
Tel: 07707 112358
dancedynamique.co.uk
When Mike Marsh sadly passed away in February 2018, he had already sowed the seeds for succession to ensure that PA Jewellery would prosper for years to come. These future plans were centred around a move into becoming an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and this month marks five years since this change came into effect.
Mike started PA Jewellery in 1976, was a family man at heart and instilled and encouraged these family values at the jewellers, which remain today.
Current directors Ian Cookson, Suzanne Thompson and Amy CampbellJones, alongside Mike’s wife Pam and daughter Susan who serve as nonexecutive directors, have maintained these values which have seen the business thrive over the last 47 years.
An Employee Ownership Trust enables all staff to have a share in the business and of course a vested interest in seeing it succeed. It’s a model that seems well suited to such a close-knit business and Ian Cookson has been delighted with how the last five years have progressed.
“I wouldn’t say the EOT has changed things too much, mainly because of the culture Mike had instilled before, our core values still remain,” he said. “We’ve always been open and staff have had a high level of involvement and, if anything, the EOT has only enhanced that.”
There’s lots of familiar faces at PA Jewellery and the long-serving team has been complemented by a new generation in recent years, who have brought their own ideas and enthusiasm to the trust.
New staff members are eligible to join the EOT after working at PA Jewellery for 12 months.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, PA Jewellery responded positively and, thanks to continued support from its loyal customers, have flourished in the successive years.
“When the pandemic happened, everyone shouldered the responsibility and worked together and we did really well,” said workshop manager Deborah Rootham, who has been with the family business for 27 years.
“I think the EOT has been a positive thing, it’s pulled us all together. We’re all much more involved and it feels like we have more input.”
PA Jewellery always adapted to shifting trends and customer patterns which, at
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present, is seeing them do much more bespoke work. As a business they have embraced new technology and now have a full-time CAD designer, Issy Starkiss, to complement their existing workshop, which means they can combine modern techniques with traditional skills.
Suzanne Thompson sees the quirkiness of PA, famously appointed at The Old Bank in Commonside, as one of its strengths.
“PA is a little off the beaten track, it is a destination and once customers are here they find it’s not what they have come to expect from a high street jewellers,” she said. “The staff are much more involved, you get people coming in asking for specific members of staff because they’ve built up that relationship.”
The genesis of PA Jewellery began when Mike visited an acquaintance, Ron Carr, at his Sheffield based workshop in 1976, who’s name later became synonymous with quality silverware. At the time, Ron was manufacturing silver ingots with enlarged hallmarks and Mike thought he may be able to sell these via an advert in a popular Sunday paper.
In 1976, PA Jewellery sold less than 100! However, what Mike hadn’t
anticipated was that 1977 was the Queens Sliver Jubilee and for that year only there was a special silver hallmark. The ingots became collector's items and they ended up selling thousands. Mike’s attic became a jewellery workshop as he cut lengths of chain, fixed clasps to each end, slid the ingots on and packed them carefully in small Union Jack boxes. It soon became obvious he could no longer continue working out of the attic and Mike made the huge decision in 1978 to purchase the Old Bank, Commonside. A combination of Mike’s ability to take risks and the Queen reaching her Silver Jubilee led to the well respected business that is PA Jewellery.
Whilst current staff members appear to be thriving under the EOT, one person is particularly proud of the path the business is taking.
“Mike put his whole life into PA Jewellery and he never lorded it over his staff. They were his equals and colleagues and he wanted to bring out the best in them,” said Pam Marsh.
“In fact he thought the world of them, and they felt the same about him. The EOT is exactly what he wanted and he would be so proud and happy to see this.
“The staff are now majority shareholders and each one of those staff are jewellers, not shop assistants; they are all specialists in their own right.”
The Employee Ownership Trust is not a model suited to every business but appears to be one well-suited to PA Jewellery and its 24 staff members. They are very much a ‘family’, which is evident as soon as you step through the doors.
Mike Marsh would be proud too.
PA Jewellery
The Old Bank, Commonside, Sheffield, S10 1GD Tel: 0114 266 9253
www.pajewellery.com
8 October / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
30 September-21 October / Crucible / www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Self-obsessed and fixated on his health, wealthy Argan (Edward Hogg) spends his time and money on frequent visits to the family physician.
With medical bills piling up, Argan believes he has found the perfect solution to his problem. But with an exasperated household growing tired of his antics, Argan’s time may be better spent addressing what is real, rather than worrying about what is imagined.
A witty satire punctuated with music and dance, this adaptation of Molière’s masterpiece proves that laughter really is the best form of medicine.
17-21 October / Lyceum www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
The smash-hit West End production of Annie comes to the Lycuem for one week only, starring Strictly Come
Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood (Tue-Fri) and Jodie Prenger (Saturday) as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas.
“This show is so-named because unfortunately, it’s horribly accurate. There have been far too many times I have made stupid mistakes or misunderstood something vital or jumped the gun in a spectacular display of twattery.
I thought I might tell some of these buttock-clenching embarrassing stories to give the audience a peek behind the scenes of my work life…
Roll up! Book early to see the telly vicar lady be a total twat on stage, live in front of your very eyes. And ears.” –Dawn French
10 October Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Gather for another unforgettable adventure through the extraordinary life and strong opinions of Miriam Margolyes, live on stage in her biggest tour yet to mark the launch of her new book.
20 October
Martin Scorcese reunites with Leonardo Dicaprio for this western crime drama which centres on a series of Oklahoma murders in the Osage Nation during the 1920s, committed after oil was discovered on tribal land. Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemmons also appear.
21 October / Sheffield City Hall
www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
The legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics has an impressive backcatalogue of hits to his name; including “How Long”, “Tempted” and “The Living Years”.
Paul’s uniquely soulful voice is a must for his millions of fans around the world. Some of the biggest names in music including The Eagles, Diana Ross and Tom Jones have performed his amazing songs and he is constantly in demand as a session keyboardist, having recorded and toured with Elton John, Van Morrison, Roger Waters and BB King, and most recently with Eric Clapton.
23 October
Sheffield City Hall
www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Beverley Knight has been one of the UK’s most consistent artists for almost three decades. Celebrating her incredible career over the years, the tour also marks her milestone 50th birthday.
Back together with her live band, expect a fun-filled night where she will perform all of her classic hits and fan favourites along with brand new songs.
AVAILABLE 1st December - Christmas Eve
Poached salmon ballotine, winter slaw, lemon & herb creme fraiche (gf)
Roast pepper & tomato soup, parsley pesto, warm foccacia (vg)
Puff pastry tart, vegan cashew ricotta, grilled courgette, black olive tapenade (vg)
Pressed confit duck terrine, pistachio brioche, tomato & ginger chutney (n)
Slow braised beef shin, brown butter mash, stuffed cabbage, roast carrot (gf)
Pan-fried seabass, crab choux fritters, marinated beetroot, spinach & pinenut dressing (n)
Roast turkey crown served with pigs in blankets, dripping roasties, creamed mash, seasonal vegetables, roasting gravy (gf)
Butternut squash gnocchi, Pan-fried King oyster mushroom, braised shallot, pickled red onion (vg, gf)
Frozen blackberry & orange parfait, liquorice mascarpone, candied hazelnut (gf, n)
Wortley Arms Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
Steamed treacle sponge, crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream (gf)
Trio of Cheeses, chutney, grapes & biscuits
COFFEE OR TEA WITH MINCE PIES
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…especially for members of Grenoside and Birley Carr Players!
For even though most of the country is still in summer holiday mode, the popular community theatre company are well into rehearsals for their forthcoming production of Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, which comes to Grenoside Community Centre this October.
In the celebrated tale of ghostly encounters and Festive redemption, Mark Winton plays cold hearted Victorian businessman Ebenezer Scrooge, a man who doesn’t just dislike Christmas…he hates it!
But on one very special Christmas Eve, the seventh anniversary of the death of his equally mean-spirited partner Jacob Marley, three spectral visitors take Ebenezer on a journey through his past, present and future and teach him to embrace once more the season of goodwill.
Charles Dickens’ timeless fantasy comes to fresh life in a new adaptation by Michael Marrone which takes to the stage at Grenoside Community Centre from October 18 to 20 at 7.30pm, with a Saturday matinee on October 21 at 2.30pm.
For tickets call 07971 264322.
It might not be the Wacky Races but it’s just as crazy and colourful…and it’s already raised £80,000 for South Yorkshire youth homelessness charity Roundabout.
Bangers and Cash, the unique car rally that combines a road trip with an art exhibition, set off from Meadowhall for Munich last month. Four days later, all 21 cars had successfully completed the challenge, with the team from Advanced Metal Innovation Company taking first place, with OSL Group coming in second and Evoluted third.
All the vehicles had specially decorated bonnets designed by a host of acclaimed artists. These will be displayed at sites throughout the city from 14-29 October and make a final appearance at a special charity auction dinner at the Victoria Crowne Plaza on Friday 3 November.
From its servants’ quarters to its grand Marble Saloon where Royalty were entertained, Wentworth Woodhouse has stepped back in time to ‘star’ in many a period drama.
Rotherham’s Grade I listed Georgian stately home has become a popular location for TV and film companies.
Trucks, trailers and vans frequently line the front lawn as sets are created.
Hundreds of crew members descend, thousands of pieces of kit line the hallways and miles of cables run throughout the house and then the stars of stage and scene arrive for their scenes.
But it’s when the actors step into their costumes that the real magic begins.
Painstakingly made for historical accuracy, whether it’s for an Edwardian ball or a lowly Victorian backstreet, the outfits transport the house back to bygone days.
Now visitors are getting a chance to see up-close a collection of 24 costumes worn in productions at Wentworth Woodhouse.
On Location, the Preservation Trust’s latest exhibition, runs until 5 November and is free to view with house and garden admission tickets.
For further details and to book tickets, visit: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/whats-on/on-locationcostume-exhibition/
Congratulations to Pauline Barrett who was chosen as the winner for our DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park competition out of 3,323 entries.
Simon Slater of Slaters
Aerial Services has a different ‘office view’ to most of us – a rooftop vista of Sheffield. But can you guess where exactly he was when he took this photograph?
Follow @SlatersAerials on Twitter – the answer will be revealed at the end of each month. Last time, did you spot that Simon was at Morley Street, Walkley.
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TEN
1. Create a self-care routine
Before your wedding, it is useful to develop a few techniques to help you relax and relieve stress. This can be completely tailored to suit your own preferences and may require a few experiments to figure out what you enjoy. A few ideas could be a spa day (at a spa or at home), going for a run or walk, or dipping into a lake for a cold water swim.
2. Make as many lists as you need
If you find yourself up late at night worrying about all the tasks you need to do - don’t wait until the morning to write them down. Getting everything onto paper as soon as it enters your mind is crucial as it stops that nagging feeling. Invest in a good planner and bullet journal to have a designated wedding planning tool.
3. Feel grounded and present with mindfulness and meditation
A myriad of useful mindfulness and meditation tutorials await you on TikTok and YouTube. The power of mindfulness and breathing exercises cannot be underestimated, they are extremely beneficial techniques for clearing your mind and focusing on what is important.
5. Prioritise, prioritise, prioritise
To help keep things in perspective, prioritize the essentials—those things that are super important to make this your dream wedding. Then refer to your “must” list over and over during the planning process, so you don’t go down a spiral of DIY projects you saw on Pinterest or feel the need to constantly upgrade your flower arrangements. Repeatedly checking in with your initial goals will help you stay on track—and on budget.
7. Go on a Date
With your fiance… obviously. Many couples say that the stress of wedding planning can put a strain on their relationship. To combat this, give yourself private time to reconnect and remind yourself of what it’s all about. The way to ensure a stress-free date is to ban the dreaded W word to avoid it turning into another wedding planning session.
8. Don’t Invite Her
When it comes to wedding dress shopping, many brides fear the judgment of some of their closest friends or even their mothers. You only need a little bit of support from people who will back your final decision despite their own fashion tastes and it’s completely up to you who gets to be there. Dress shopping should be fun and stress-free, the wedding day is much more important.
9. Choose the best Maid of Honour
6. Create a Plan B
Remind
As a bride, it is easy to confuse your role and end up feeling like an overworked party planner. You need to make sure your day is everything YOU want it to be instead of stressing about the expectations of others. Those you invite are freeloading off your generosity, there is no need to over-spend or over-indulge on the socalled perfect wedding and focus on the core memories that really matter.
Create a list of all the potential disaster scenarios that could happen on the wedding day. These could be a change in weather, the dress not fitting, or a fight in the family. Write down anything that could happen and then provide a counterpoint and alternative option to each imaginary scenario. Having a plan B is essential and you will always be able to overcome and adapt to surprise situations.
Maid of Honour duties start from the moment they accept the role. Choose someone who you believe will relieve your stress, be there for you and makes the best out of every situation. She (or he) needs to have positive energy and the confidence to challenge anyone who is causing a problem.
10. Prepare a Wedding Survival Kit
Bring along a pack of bridal essentials like Paracetamol, plasters, hair ties, safety pins, deodorant, mints and other lastminute mini-emergency items that are frequently needed. These can be kept in the Maid of Honour’s bag or by the bathroom sinks.
IDEAS FOR FUTURE BRIDES TO RELAX, LET GO, AND ENJOY THEIR WEDDING DAY. BY IRIS ADAMS.
THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VENUES.
Shopping for a wedding or special occasion outfit? As we look forward to the autumn/winter season as well as 2024 celebrations, New Image has so many wonderful styles to suit every price point and wedding venue style.
“For those who are thinking about their outfit for this year and beyond, now is the time to make an appointment,” said owner Lesley Taylor.
“It’s been a great year for hats and we’ve seen ‘hatinators’ become much more popular. More stylish than fascinators but not as restrictive as hats, they offer the best of both worlds.”
Brands include Condici, Ispirato and the highly soughtafter Veni Infantino.
New Image is also an exclusive stockist of Spanish shoe brand, Elegant, which are available with both low or high heels as well as in half sizes too.
Call 0114 234 4880 or visit www.new-image.co.uk
A new adventure awaits!
Michael Spencer Jewellers is excited to announce that they have moved into larger premises in Orchard Square.
The new workshop will be fully stocked with a wide range of sample wedding rings to suit all tastes. If you want something different or if you have a specific design in mind, they welcome the opportunity to create a bespoke piece to treasure forever.
Celebrating over 50 years in business, Michael Spencer Jewellers has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with you, so don’t be daunted by the prospect of making the right choice, they‘re here to help.
Renowned personal, friendly service awaits you upstairs in the craft workshops.
Call 0114 272 9367 or visit www.michaelspencerjewellers.co.uk
Dress to impress… If your daughter or son is getting married soon and you still haven’t found the the perfect outfit, Pink Boutique Birdwell is the place to go - just read their fabulous customer reviews.
Personal service is key so booking an appointment ensures the team can give you the best service in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere whilst enjoying a complimentary refreshment. Pink Boutique will discuss your style and colours to fit with your wedding ensemble.
Call 01226 743063 to find out more or visit the shop’s Facebook page – Pink Boutique Birdwell/Sandra Wenham
t Pink Boutique, every lady is special to us, so getting it right is our priority.
Sandie, owner at Pink, is very proud to have the perfect staff who offer personal, friendly service and advice when choosing any outfit and not forgetting our expert seamstress, Pat, to ensure the perfect fit.
We stock sizes 10-32 and customers are always overwhelmed by the fantastic selection of outfits in stock (around 100 per size) and often tell us that we have lots more choice than other shops. Stock is refreshed regularly as our suppliers deliver at different times throughout the year (see our advert on page 55 for the collections we stock).
Sandie has almost 50 years’ experience in the fashion industry and has been self-employed for almost 25 of them.
“Fashion has always been my passion,” she said. “I started off in Rotherham market aged 14. I remember my first day, turning up and asking stall-holders if they needed a Saturday girl. One lady said her girl hadn’t shown up that day and said I could help… I was with her two years!
“I got my first proper job the day after I left school at 16 as a sales assistant at Hilary Weave Fashions/The Bridal Suite Mexborough where I learned my trade and thank them for the great opportunity working with beautiful clothes and wedding gowns.”
Pink Boutique recently had the honour of taking part in a charity fashion show along with three other boutiques at Wentworth Woodhouse in support of the Master Cutler’s Challenge to raise £4,000 for community enriching projects. Dame Julie Kenny modelled for us and opened the show alongside 16 of my fabulous models. The show was a fantastic experience and sold out long before the night.
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PINK BOUTIQUE’S PERSONAL, FRIENDLY SERVICE COUPLE EXPERT ADVICE AND AN EXTENSIVE RANGE IS A BIG HIT WITH CUSTOMERS.
At Pink Boutique, special is what every lady is to us and amazing is what we want you to feel, so getting it right is our priority.
Many ladies don’t know where to begin when they start looking for an outfit for a wedding or special occasion, but that’s where Pink Boutique come in. Owner Sandie has 40 years experience helping ladies look and feel amazing, so don’t worry, you’re in safe hands.
All shapes and sizes are catered for, we stock sizes from 10 - 34’s and all are tailored to fit perfectly by our seamstress.
Why Wait!
Choose from fabulous collections by John Charles, Culture Club Barcelona, Ispirato, Dressed Up by Veromia, Veromia Occasions, Lizabella, Kevan Jon, Irresistible & Richard Designs.
A 25% deposit will secure any outfit and then a payment plan to pay the balance can be arranged. We can also store until required. We have dresses for every budget with shoes and bags to compliment your look, We have fascinators to hire from just £10, so if you have already got your outfit, bring it in and let us help you find the final piece to tie it all together.
Appointments are essential to help us give you the service you deserve. Please call to book.
Pink Boutique
228 Sheffield Road, Birdwell Barnsley, S70 5TF
Tel: 01226 743063
Opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
Pink Boutique Birdwell
Sandra Wenham
Read our fabulous customer reviews
Underwear and nightwear by Antigel available at Lace of Bakewell, Orme Court, Granby Road, Bakewell, DE45 1ES. Tel: 01629 814933. www.lacebakewell.co.uk
New autumn stock in store at b. biscuit, 77 Junction Road, Hunters Bar, Sheffield, S11 8XA. Tel: 0114 266 1221. www.bbiscuit.co.uk
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of PA Jewellery becoming employee-owned, we have a beautiful laboratory-grown diamond pendant to give away to a lucky reader of Sixer, worth £1,000.
The 9ct yellow gold pendant is set with a 0.75ct round brilliant cut laboratorygrown diamond and is supplied with an independent grading report for the stone so you can feel confident in its quality.
One of the advantages of choosing a laboratory-grown diamond is the opportunity it affords to select a fine grade stone, showcasing the beauty and brilliance that the gem has to offer. The diamond in the winner’s pendant has been graded as D colour and VS1 clarity: completely colourless (there is no higher grade for colour than D) and with only tiny inclusions visible solely under magnification. With Excellent Cut, Polish and Symmetry too, you can be sure that
this stone will sparkle and delight for many years to come.
To be in with a chance of winning this incredible prize, you simply need to fill out the entry form and bring it into our Old Bank showroom or scan the QR code and fill in your details online. The lucky winner will be drawn at random and contacted by PA Jewellery to receive their prize. Closing date for entries: 31 October 2023.
ENTRY FORM:
I would like to enter the Sixer/PA Jewellery competition to win a diamond and gold pendant worth £1,000.
Name:
Address:
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IS PRESCHOOL BENEFICIAL FOR YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT?
LIA DESAI LOOKS AT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY YEARS CARE AND EDUCATION.
Dropping your little one off at nursery for the first time might seem like a daunting experience. Many parents wonder if investing in a quality preschool is even worth it. Would it be better to stay at home with your child during these formative years?
Firstly, the structured setting of preschool is an opportunity for children to learn how to follow instructions and develop socially. Raising their hands, taking turns and sharing will help them become more thoughtful individuals.
They are taught to respect others, solve problems and comprise with their peers. They grow emotionally too – by playing with other children and gaining
confidence, they achieve a sense of selfworth and learn to take care of themselves and others.
As well as social growth, nurseries provide a foundation for academic learning. From their ABCs to their 123s, children are prepared for the demands of school by practising pre-maths and literacy skills through a variety of activities. While they’re building toys and playing shopkeepers, they’re actually acquiring transferrable life skills.
Furthermore, preschool is an opportunity for children to explore, converse and find answers to their endless array of questions. They can
speak to their teachers and develop relationships with their peers. This promotes language and cognitive skills.
Studies have found that “at-risk” children, who don’t receive good nursery education, struggle more in later life. They are 25 per cent more likely to drop out of high school and 60 per cent probably won’t go to college. It also claims that 40 per cent are more likely to become a teen parent and 70 per cent of at-risk children are more likely to be arrested for a violent crime. Scary stuff!
So next time you get emotional about saying goodbye at the school gates just remember, you are giving the little darlings a huge leg-up in life.
Birkdale is a happy community. From their earliest years, pupils at Birkdale acquire an appetite for knowledge, strong personal values, a sense of responsibility and the ambition to be the best they can be, all strong foundations for life.
An exceptionally high level of pastoral care together with a strong Christian ethos underpins daily life here, and in this caring and supportive environment the pupils flourish as they explore all the opportunities open to them. Excellence is evident throughout the school, not least in the resources and outstanding teaching by professional and dedicated staff. With such close guidance and support, the pupils develop intellectual curiosity, enjoy their lessons, gain excellent examination results and are well prepared for future study.
Life at Birkdale is full. On the sports field and through an enormous range of
extra-curricular opportunities in music, drama, academic societies and outdoor pursuits, talents are discovered and nurtured. Every pupil is encouraged to build on their individual strengths, develop a strong sense of their own worth and use their gifts to enhance the life of the community.
Birkdale are proud to see them emerge as self-assured, interesting and considerate young people, enriched by a diversity of experiences and equipped with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to meet the new challenges that life has to offer.
Discover Birkdale for yourself, by choosing the option that suits you and your family. You can either attend one of our Open Mornings or you can visit for a One-to-One tour where we can show you around the Prep or the Senior School, meet the Head and experience Birkdale more personally.
homas Rotherham College (TRC) is the largest provider of A Level courses in Rotherham with over 30 subjects on offer. The College also offers a range of vocational and technical pathways, sports academies and a Level 2 programme.
Offering everything from Biology to Philosophy, Criminology to Esports, they are certain to be able to provide an exciting and varied post-16 education.
The campus is a superb setting with the historical architecture of the central building complemented by modern facilities, including an on-site sports centre.
Students are encouraged to participate in the diverse extracurricular programme on offer. Not only do students have their own Progress Tutor, but they also have access to a huge support network.
Supported by a strong careers provision, students progress to university, into excellent careers and onto high-quality apprenticeships.
TRC extends a warm invitation to view the great facilities and meet teachers at the Open Evening on 8 November between 4-7pm. Visit www.trc.ac.uk to find out more.
With 40 years experience, it’s no wonder Loxley Car Sales has grown a fantastic reputation for its individually sourced used cars. We’ve dedicated our efforts to guiding and advising our clients about the best vehicles on the market. We offer a wide range of options and a professional service for your every need.
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Mercedes-Benz is continuing its long tradition of sporty, elegant dream cars with a new CLE Coupé.
At 4,850 millimetres long, 1,860 millimetres wide and 1,428 millimetres high, the new two-door is the largest coupé in the mid-size segment. With its dimensional concept – in particular the 25-millimetre longer wheelbase – the CLE Coupé offers significantly more space than the C-Class Coupé. The rear passengers in particular benefit from 10 millimetres more headroom, 19 millimetres more shoulder and elbow room and 72 millimetres more knee room. The boot volume offers 60 litres more volume and can easily hold three golf bags.
All engines are mild hybrids with an integrated starter generator and 48-volt electrical system. There is a choice of four-cylinder units and – as the most powerful engine – a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine.
Škoda has comprehensively updated its compact Škoda Scala and Škoda Kamiq city SUV model series. Both models offer a high level of active and passive safety, courtesy of rigid bodies and a now even more advanced range of assistance systems.
Being based on the same platform, both the Scala and the Kamiq feature efficient, modern TSI engines from the evo2 generation, with power outputs ranging from 70 kW (95hp) to 110 kW (150hp).
With its refined, sharply drawn lines, the Scala looks even more dynamic, while the Kamiq’s design adjustments lend it more rugged SUV appeal. Both models now come with Škoda’s TOP LED Matrix headlights as an option – a first for these models. An increased proportion of recycled and natural materials for the exterior and interior ensures greater sustainability.
The new Renault Clio E-Tech full hybrid debuts with assertive style and cuttingedge technology, perfectly illustrating the company’s desire to build modern, distinctive and sustainable cars.
Notably, its completely redesigned front end boasts taut lines for an overtly sporty look and features the brand’s new signature lighting that is inspired by the Nouvel’R logo and incorporates slender full-LED headlamps.
It’s a quarter of a century since Volkswagen first added the iconic letters ‘GTI’ to a Polo – and now a new limited-edition version is going on sale to celebrate the milestone.
Just 2,500 Polo GTI Edition 25 models will be available worldwide – including 350 heading to the UK.
All the classic GTI hallmarks are included – red brake calipers and trim strips, a honeycomb design on the radiator grille and chromeplated tailpipes – but the Polo GTI Edition 25 also comes with exclusive anniversary equipment such as 18-inch black gloss Adelaide alloy wheels, a black roof and black exterior mirrors, all of which enhance the car’s sporty appearance.
New Clio E-Tech full hybrid is just as impressive under its sleek new exterior, too. The petrol/electric hybrid produces 145hp for effortless, strong performance and offers a range of up to 550 miles, while also emitting as little as 96g/km CO2 and returning as much as 67.3mpg combined (WLTP). The latest Clio can use the electric motor up to 80 per cent of the time in cities – cutting fuel consumption by up to 40 per cent compared to a conventional petrol engine – with the benefits of near silent running and no need to plug-in to charge the battery.
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Thousands of music fans flocked to Wentworth Woodhouse on Saturday 16 September for this year’s Wentworth Music Festival, sponsored by Barnsley College. Star performers included Kim Wilde, Sleeper, Toploader and Lemar as well as Livin’ Joy, Dario G and The Rosadocs.
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